there are a couple other good places to eat. go to the road that intersects ibis sathorn and malaysia hotels. turn right and on your right side heading to the main road, i believe is rama 4. there is a cafe called SIZE. the other one is called LAMO when you get to the main road (rama 4) turn left and second on the left. you can also continue walking past the mtr station and there is a mall with a starbucks in it along with other eating places. staying at evan's place was great. i often ate at the lido italian restaurant. the first two restaurants above don't take credit cards while the lido does. you don't need to take a motorbike taxi to the mtr, i often walked, including walking to lumphini park where you can use the computers in the library. all around a good place to stay.